Held:
In oral ruling recorded by Court reporter, Court held right foot condition
related to claimant’s injury, for which liability had been accepted. Insurer
is liable for disability and medical costs attributable to that condition.

¶1 This matter was tried
in Billings, Montana, on October 30, 2000. Petitioner, Tamara Hutchison
(claimant), was present and represented by Mr. Patrick R. Sheehy. Respondent,
American Home Assurance, was represented by Mr. Geoffrey R. Keller. After
hearing all of the evidence, the Court ruled from the bench, finding that
claimant's right foot condition is related to her January 4, 2000 work-related
injury. I denied attorney fees and a penalty.

¶2 In ruling from the
bench, I orally set out my findings of fact and bases for my rulings.
The parties have notified the Court that the oral decision, which was
taken by the court reporter, is sufficient. Therefore, incorporating my
oral findings of fact and conclusions of law, JUDGEMENT IS HEREBY ENTERED
AS FOLLOWS:

The claimant's right foot
condition is causally related to her January 4, 2000 injury for which
American Home Assurance accepted liability.

American Home Assurance
is liable for medical benefits for the claimant's right foot condition
and for compensation benefits arising from any disability attributable
to the right foot condition. If the parties are unable to determine
the amount of benefits due, they may request that the Court do so and
a further hearing will be held.

The insurer's failure to
accept liability for the right foot condition was not unreasonable and
claimant is not entitled to attorney fees or a penalty.

Claimant is entitled to
her costs. She shall file a memorandum of costs in compliance with the
Court's rules.